How to pronounce aphelion
Say it like uh-FEE-lee-un. Aphelion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- uh
- FEE
- lee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aphelion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aphelion
American and British speakers say aphelion in essentially the same way: /əˈfiliən/ in the US and /əˈfiːlɪən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEE-lih-un.
What does aphelion mean?
- The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, or other astronomical object, where it is farthest from the Sun.
Where does aphelion come from?
The plural form aphelia is from aphelion + -a (plural form of the suffix -on).
Words that rhyme with aphelion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aphelion.
Questions about saying aphelion
How do you pronounce aphelion?
Say uh-FEE-lee-un. The American pronunciation is /əˈfiliən/. In British English it is /əˈfiːlɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aphelion?
Aphelion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: uh · FEE · lee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say aphelion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfiliən/ and the British form is /əˈfiːlɪən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.